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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/06/09 MINUTES OF A I{EGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 9, 1964 A regular meeting was held in the Council Chambers by the City Council on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Director of Planning Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg Mayor Sparling led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. STATEMENT: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within twenty four hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of June 9, 1964. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the Council minutes for the meetings of May 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 26 and June 1 and 2 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. Councilman McMains expressed concern over action taken at the meeting of May 26th pertaining to approval of Resolution No. 3397 subject to the extension of Melrose Avenue at the completion of Units 2 and 4 of Princess Manor Subdivision. Councilman McMains wondered if there is to be any continuity in development of the units or if anyone is legally bound if Unit 4 is sold to another developer. City Attorney Duberg assured the Council that the matter of the extension of Melrose will be resolved upon execution of certain agreements with Princess Park Estates. [/I?HESENTATION OF FLAG Messrs. Harry Miller and Martin Heisler, members of Branch 61 of the Fleet Reserve Association presented on behalf of the Association a United States Flag for displaying in the Council Chamber. UBLIC HEARING - Appeal of D. H. Lively to Planning Commission action denying him use variance This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the appeal of D. H. Lively to Planning Cormmission action denying him a use variance for property at the rear ofi~78 Second Avenue, Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. The findings of the Planning Commission were read. A letter was read from Dan Boone~ listing certain conditions upon which he would favor the granting of the use variance to Mr. Lively. Mr. D. H. Lively spoke in support of his appeal. Mr. John O'Niel spoke in oppositionto the granting of the zone variance. No others wishing to be heard either for or against the zone variance the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the appeal denied. ~/~UBLIC HEARING - Intention to vacate portion of Highland Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed closing of a portion of Highland Avenue, North of "C" Street, Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. City Attorney Duberg stated that the San Diego Gas & Electric Company and the California Water and Telephone Company have protested the ~acation until easements for their facilities are provided, at'which time their protests will be withdrawn. Mr. Duberg stated that the easements for the Utilities Companies have been taken care of in the Resolution ordering the vacation and it is therefore assumed that the protests have been withdrawn. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed vacation the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 3410 - Ordering vacation of portion of Highland Avenue Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None ~/~ISCUSSION ON IMPROVEMENT OF HILLTOP DRIVE - Rienstra Street to Loma Verde School Administrative Officer Ross stated the Council has received a letter from the City School District requesting that the City complete the necessary street improvements for Hilltop Drive across the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. right of way south of Rienstra Street. Mr. Ross stated that with an application to the State Allocation Board it might be possible to use gas tax funds on the requested project. City Engineer Cole reviewed the proposed improvement of Hilltop Drive from Quintard Street to the south edge of the Gas Co. right of way, which would consist of an additional 12' lane west of center line from Quintard to Rienstra and of a 24' wide travelway from the south edge of Rienstra Street to the south edge of the Gas Co. right of way. Estimated cost, exclusive of right of way cost would be $17,400.00. The Council was of the opinion sidewalk should be installed at least on the east side of Hilltop from Rienstra Street through the Gas Co. right of way. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to make application to the State Allocation Board for a review of the improvement of Hilltop Drive as pro- posed by the City Engineer, with the addition of curb, gutter and sidewalk across the San Diego Gas & Electric right of way. It was suggested that the matter of sidewalk installation across the Rienstra property be acted upon at a later date. ~/.PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON PERMANENT ZONING - Bonita Village Annexation A letter was read from the Planning Commission recommending the permanent zoning and building lines for a portion of Bonita Village Annexation. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that July 7th at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on the proposed zoning. RESOLUTION NO. 3411 - Establishing two hour parking on portion of Landis Avenue Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3412 - Giving notice of intention to grant certificate of necessity and convenience for the operation of additional taxicabs in the City Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3413 - Accepting bid, awarding contract and appropriating $2,627.00 for Greg Rogers Park-School Sprinkler System - Area A Offered by Councilman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3414 - Accepting deed to Hampton property for Parking District Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to?wit: AYES: ~ouncilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes:. None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 887- Amending Ordinance No. 848 - Parking Place Commission - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried, that Ordinance No. 887 be placed on its first reading, and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None /~APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THB PAILKING PLACE COMMISSION Upon the nomination of Mayor Sparling it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried, that Mr. Bernard J. Bernes be appointed a member of the Parking Place Commission to fill the un- expired term of William Drew, resigned, said term to expire June 30, 1966. ORDINANCE NO. 886 - Regulation of ambulance service - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried= that Ordinance No. 886 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None L FOR BID AUTHORIZED ON AC RESURFACING PROGRAM It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the pre- vailing minimum wage scale for the AC resurfacing program for 1964-65. RESOLUTION NO. 3415 - Accepting bid and awarding contract to Griffith Company for MC Asphaltic Concrete Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3416 - Accepting bid and awarding contract to Sim J. Harris for Asphaltic Emulsion Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3417 - Accepting bid and awarding contract to Fenton Material for aggregate base and screenings Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAltister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY TRUCKS A letter was read from the South Bay Little League requesting that the city haul top soil from Eucalyptus Park to Skyline Ravine in the County in order to put the ball field in playing condition. Mr. Jim Kent, Member of the Board of Directors of the South Bay Little League spoke in support of the re- quest. City Attorney Duberg ruled that the City could not legally use City equipment outside the City limits on private ventures. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried, that the City donate the needed top soil from Eucalyptus Park and that the Administrative Officer be directed to determine how it is to be moved to Skyline Ravine. ~,,.~TTENDANCE AT NATIONAL TOWN AFFILIATION CONFERENCE AUTHORIZED A letter was read from the Sister City Commission requesting that the Council authorize attendance at the National Town Affiliation Conference in Washington, D.C. by members of the Sister City Commission. Mrs. Anne Hedenkamp spoke in support of the request. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried, that two members of the Sister City Cormnission be authorized to attend the conference. ~TTERS OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Lucius D. Battle, Assistant Secretary of State expressing appreciation to all who participated in making the visit of Senators Roberto De Rege and Jose Gadano to Chula Vista a success. The letter was re- ~/~erred to t~e Safety Council. A letter was read from the Library Board of Trustees expressing appreciation for the interest in and cooperation on library problems as evidenced by the Council in their action on the 1964-65 budget. ~/'STUDY TO BE MADE ON POSSIBILITY OF ACQUIRING FUNDS FOR PARK PURPOSES Upon the recommendation of Councilman McMains, the Administrative Officer and City Attorney were directed to study the possibility of imposing an additional fee upon subdividers for the purchase of property for park and recreational purposes. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried, that Administrative Officer Ross be granted a leave of absence for vacation and that Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg be appointed Administrative Officer pro-tem in the absence of Mr. Ross. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sparling adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. until June 16th at 7:00 P.M.